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Stay calm and be organized! Buy LO (little one) a seat and bring/use the car seat on board. If at all possible, take a direct flight and leave first thing in the morning so you are dealing with a fresh, happy, awake baby and not a cranky one who is supposed to be napping during boarding/takeoff/drink service. Pack ONE bag between the two of you and buy or order all toiletries to lessen the weight of luggage. ONE carry on bag with diapers, change of clothes, snacks, drinks and a couple quiet toys for LO. Remember that you have to carry these bags and your LO (little one) so pack wisely. Bring you stroller and bungee the car seat to it and use it like a wheelbarrow through the airport.

Also, if you have a baby carry, you can wear LO (little one) through the airport... But since you are traveling by yourself, I still recommend a stroller to haul everything to and from the airplane.

Traveling with kids isn't as bad as most people think it is... I've done numerous xcountry, domestic, international flights solo with one and two kids. Staying calm and organized is the best thing... LO (little one) will feed off your emotions so if you are a ball of stress... You can almost bank on your LO (little one) being the same! Also, please never drug (Benadryl) your child for flying... The whole "must feed on take off and landing" is a myth. If your LO (little one) has healthy ears at time of flight, they will regulate just fine... There is no need to do anything.

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